5.3 avg / 10

Buckeye United School District

School District · Columbus, Ohio

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 340

Teachers (FTE): 36

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

3 high

Enrollment

340

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.4:1

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

3 high

Enrollment

340

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.4:1

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#557 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Ohio avg

District size

340 students

Smaller than Ohio median

The short answer

Buckeye United School District ranks #557 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Buckeye United School District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ralph C Starkey (cjcf) (5.5/10), Luther E Ball (chjcf) (5.3/10), and Indian River (irjcf) (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Buckeye United School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Ralph C Starkey (cjcf)	5.5 / 10	High	—	108
2	Luther E Ball (chjcf)	5.3 / 10	High	—	107
3	Indian River (irjcf)	5.0 / 10	High	—	125

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About Buckeye United School District

Buckeye United School District is a Columbus, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 340 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Buckeye United School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ralph C Starkey (cjcf), which has a composite score of 5.5/10.

In standardized testing, Buckeye United School District students show an average math proficiency of 22.2% and ELA proficiency of 26.9%.

The district includes 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Buckeye United School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 22.2%

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ELA Proficiency 26.9%

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Average proficiency across all schools in Buckeye United School District with test data.

Schools in Buckeye United School District

3 schools

High Schools 3

Ralph C Starkey (cjcf)

108 5.5

Luther E Ball (chjcf)

107 5.3

Indian River (irjcf)

125 5.0

District Details

State: Ohio
City: Columbus
Total Enrollment: 340
Teachers (FTE): 36
Child Poverty Rate: 0.2%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Buckeye United School District?

Buckeye United School District has 3 schools in total — 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Buckeye United School District?

The average composite rating for Buckeye United School District is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Buckeye United School District?

Per-pupil spending data for Buckeye United School District is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Buckeye United School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Buckeye United School District is 9.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Buckeye United School District?

Ralph C Starkey (cjcf) is the highest-rated school in Buckeye United School District with a composite score of 5.5/10.

What are the test scores in Buckeye United School District?

Across schools in Buckeye United School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Buckeye United School District compare to other districts in Ohio?

Buckeye United School District has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.3/10
Math Proficiency: 22.2%
ELA Proficiency: 26.9%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.